Brandon Garrison commits to Kentucky

[LXWildcat]

FWIW I think Goodman is wrong. Osobor is literally still on his visit. I’m sure Pope got the okay from him before even doing this with Garrison.

 

[RMorris33]

 

[BassProCat]

FWIW I think Goodman is wrong. Osobor is literally still on his visit. I’m sure Pope got the okay from him before even doing this with Garrison.

Hope so.

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

Guess we will see.

Yeah I hope it’s not true, but choosing garrison over osobor would be the first mistake pope has made

 

[Wildcat-in-STL]

Goodman is guessing with Osobor. We are not out as of this moment

 

[BigKari]

From the Okie State website:

2023-24 (Freshman):
Freshman center went straight into the fire, appearing in all 32 games and starting each of the last 29 against a gauntlet of a veteran big men in the nation’s toughest conference… Averaged 7.5 points and 5.3 rebounds in 22.7 minutes… Ranked among the Big 12 leaders in blocks per game (5th, 1.47)… 47 total blocks were the fifth-most ever by an OSU freshman… 58.9% field goal percentage (91-of-159) was also fourth-best all-time among OSU rookies with at least 80 makes… Dunked a team-high 22 times… Ramped up his productivity during conference play, averaging 9.9 points and a team-high 5.1 rebounds in 25.8 minutes… Per KenPom, posted the league’s highest free throw rate during conference play at 71.6 (68 FTA, 95 FGA)… One of just six Big 12 freshmen (along with Eric Dailey Jr.) who were on the floor for more than half of their team’s overall minutes (56.1%)… Registered all three of his 20-point games against Big 12 competition – two of them versus nationally-ranked opponents… Scored a season-high 21 on 7-of-8 shooting to key an upset of No. 19 BYU (Feb. 17)… Scored 20 in his Big 12 debut against No. 18 Baylor without missing a shot, going 7-for-7 from the field while sinking all six of his free throw tries… Keyed a win over West Virginia (Jan. 27) with 20 points on 6-of-8 shooting… Blocked a personal-best six shots against Houston Christian (Nov. 24) and swatted five in the Big 12 Championship opener against UCF (Mar. 12)… Logged his first collegiate double-double against South Carolina State (11 points, 10 rebounds) on New Year’s Eve.

From 247:

An Oklahoma native and former McDonald's All-American, Garrison averaged 7.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.5 blocks, and 0.8 steals in 22.6 minutes per game, starting 29 of 32 contests.

While he was generously listed at 6-foot-11, after measuring in at closer to 6-foot-8 in high school, Garrison provides size, length, and a sturdy interior presence. He can executive defensive coverages and offensive sets alike and is typically credited for his good awareness on both ends of the floor.

Misc:

Height: 6-11
Weight: 245

Looking at the stat lines he had a handful of great games, but also had games he barely made it into the box score. Young guy and available for three more seasons. Hope he's so good though that he is a lottery pick next season though (lol). 247 had him as a 4-star 95 grade.

I have not really seen him play much ball though personally, so I am stuck reading and wondering.

++ Rim protector compared to Osobor. Pope has to feel good about his offensive weapons and size at the 4 and 5 with Carr and Williams. Harrison started in the Big 12 so he’ll really push for minutes. Needed a defensive big and Garrison was clearly ready to commit. Oh well on Osobor I guess, but Pope seems to be taking a ton of consideration with the roster rebuild. The balance is really shaping up nicely.

 

[lazycat75]

Daffy arms going fall off today!

 

[JonathanW]

Awesome....if it does not cost us Osobor.

Yes, that is my big concern.

 

[permdaddy]

Osobor is a must get. We don't have anyone on the roster like him.

 

[TX-Wildcat]

Securing Garrison w/o a visit seems like he might be one of those who simply wants to play for the name that is on the front of the jersey!

I'm sure playing BYU twice in conference play didn't hurt this get!

 

[AustinTXCat]

Welcome Mr. Garrison. So very happy you're joining the Big Blue Nation.

 

[BassProCat]

War of the insiders is on. Let’s go haha

@Dontworryboutit23

 

[Wildcat-in-STL]

Yeah I hope it’s not true, but choosing garrison over osobor would be the first mistake pope has made

it wouldn’t be choosing him over Osobor, it would have to be Osobor not being ok with coming off the bench while Garrison is ok with it

 

[rob_47]

So we're going to believe Goodman, who has been negative about every possible UK transfer this year?

I'll wait until we hear it from someone NOT named Jeff Goodman.

Exactly. Goodman just hates that things are going so well for the cats

 

[BigBlueManSouthCentralKY]

Goodman is guessing with Osobor. We are not out as of this moment

If Goodman is wrong he moves up even further on the list of UK haters. What could have went wrong. Osobor has been hanging out here for over two days. Is it money or something else that happened?

 

[BigE_44]

Exactly. Goodman just hates that things are going so well for the cats

Goodman hated Cal. He loves pope. Will take some getting used to especially for the more emotionally vulnerable wildcat fans.

 

[sosoblue]

 

[lazycat75]

Exactly. Goodman just hates that things are going so well for the cats

This ^^ all day everyday twice on Sundays

 

[TX-Wildcat]

Worst would be if we lost Great to little brother. If we do lose him, hopefully it is to Wash or Texas Tech.

 

[jwphelps]

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Picked UK over Arkansas and never visited the campus, so much for some of Cal's former players saying Cal made UK.

 

[WeWant9]

This staff has been putting in work, I’m excited to see the final roster.

 

[Wildcat-in-STL]

If Goodman is wrong he moves up even further on the list of UK haters. What could have went wrong. Osobor has been hanging out here for over two days. Is it money or something else that happened?

It wouldn’t be money. If Osbor was “out” it would only be because Car and Williams are the starters and Osbor wouldn’t want to be a backup even if he got 26 mpg. Carr over Osobor is the right call for Pope’s system. But you can’t force someone to take a Bench role no matter how much playing time they’d still get

But like I said we are not out as of right now. Who knows if he decides he’s out later though

 

[rob_47]

Goodman hated Cal. He loves pope. Will take some getting used to especially for the more emotionally vulnerable wildcat fans.

He just isn't a fan of Kentucky all in all. That trumps whatever positive feelings he has for Pope in my opinion.

 

[ThrowBackCat9]

Everyone worried about Osobor not coming now but if Garrison scares him from coming here, although I want him more than anyone else, I’d rather he not come here. I don’t want guys scared of competition.

 

[cornbreadnmilk]

It wouldn’t be money. If Osbor was “out” it would only be because Car and Williams are the starters and Osborn wouldn’t want to be a backup even if he got 26 mpg. Carr over Osobor is the right call for Pope’s system. But you can’t force someone to take a Bench role no matter how much playing time they’d still get

But like I said we are not out as of right now. Who knows if he decides he’s out later though

Osobor would start wherever he goes IMO.

 

[westerncat]

Oklahoma State freshman Brandon Garrison, a former McDonald's All American, entered the transfer portal Monday morning.

Garrison's departure comes less than a week after coach Mike Boynton was fired after seven seasons. Boynton signed three McDonald's All Americans during his time in Stillwater, with Garrison following No. 1 NBA draft pick Cade Cunningham and Bryce Thompson, who just finished his fourth season with the Cowboys.

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A 6-foot-11 center from Oklahoma City, Garrison started 29 games as a freshman for Oklahoma State, averaging 7.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.5 blocks. He showed flashes of his potential throughout Big 12 play, scoring 20 points against Baylor and 21 points against BYU.

Garrison was ranked No. 42 in the ESPN 100 for the Class of 2023, the No. 5 center in the class. When he committed to Oklahoma State in the summer of 2022, he chose the Cowboys over a list of finalists that also included Kansas, Texas and Arkansas.

 

[K_TIME]

Garrison is a Center all the way....not a PF. So I don't think this imapct Osobor.

Dude is 6'11 250 lbs and has not shot a three point shot in college....he's a pure Center.

7 pts, 5 boards, 1.5 blocks (which is really his best skill) 57% FG 65%FT in only 22 min a game.

I see this as he backs up this year and starting Center in 2025.

 

[Jamal Mercer]

Have loved everything that Pope has done. But, this will be the first signing I’m a little down on if it means no Osobor.

 

[Creed Bratton]

Damn so no Osobor now…..

It seems that everyone thinks this commit may cause Osobor to look elsewhere but how do we know that the visit didn't go as planned so they pulled the trigger on Garrison?

 

[DreadLox]

When people write about “backing” someone I hope they have looked at Pope’s usual habits of using players. Significant minutes go 9 deep. The bench contributes a lot. They aren’t there just to give the starters a breather.

 

[ThrowBackCat9]

Also, we can’t put things on hold and wait on Osobor to take all of his visits and miss out on guys in the process. He could string us along and then pick another team. I trust Pope and the boys, they haven’t gave me any reason not to.

 

[Dablueman]

Goodman hated Cal. He loves pope. Will take some getting used to especially for the more emotionally vulnerable wildcat fans.

Lol it isn't hate. It's hits on his sites and attention. He understands how social media works and the more hits he gets the more he can show his value and more attention he gets. It's being an attention wh**e not UK hate

 

[Wildcat-in-STL]

Osobor would start wherever he goes IMO.

Well I have said if he’s out it’s because he demands to be the starter. But I can see Him starting over Williams.

 

[kywildcat41086]

What’s crazy to me is Garrison didn’t even visit and he commmited ……

 

[BleedBlue13]

2-3 years from a McDonald’s all American center? Yeah that’s building a team and continuity. Trying to get away from replacing 7-8 players each season I’m all for it!

 

[ThrowBackCat9]

2-3 years from a McDonald’s all American center? Yeah that’s building a team and continuity. Trying to get away from replacing 7-8 players each season I’m all for it!

That’s too logical. I’m gonna need you to freak out that Garrison scared Osobor off or get out!!!


I’m joking, I’m with ya brother!

 

[Sejonesy]

This ^^ all day everyday twice on Sundays

Wrong. He loves Pope

 

[Catzman]

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War of the insiders is on. Let’s go haha

@Dontworryboutit23

Keep preaching brother-one hell of a sermon.

 

[TyCatPrice14]

Pope should just have Osobor commit while on campus before news gets to him about Garrison committing, BOOM, GOT 'EM BOTH BOYS!

 

[BlueSince92]

If Osbor was “out” it would only be because Car and Williams are the starters and Osbor wouldn’t want to be a backup even if he got 26 mpg.

You keep saying this but no one in any world would ever try to bring an 18 and 9 guy off the bench. Not even Cal is dumb enough to do that. Whatever happened or didn’t happen, that didn’t happen.